Tag: BMI

10-Weeks TABATA workout in repetition and its effect on Body Mass Index and waist circumference of undergraduate students

Kuswahyudi, Joseph Lobo, Edi Setiawan, Jem Cloyd Tanucan, Jumel Miller, Rafael Celso, Ruslan Abdul Gani, Mohammed Aljahni, Amiel Alfonso, Alexander Ivan Valdez, Novri Gazali

 

Kuswahyudi, Joseph Lobo, Edi Setiawan, Jem Cloyd Tanucan, Jumel Miller, Rafael Celso, Ruslan Abdul Gani, Mohammed Aljahni, Amiel Alfonso, Alexander Ivan Valdez, Novri Gazali – 10-Weeks TABATA workout in repetition and its effect on Body Mass Index and waist circumference of undergraduate students. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 28-35

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A710

Abstract

The TABATA workout has been praised in a number of research articles for its value to young adults. However, no research involving college students in the Philippines’ higher education context was located or carried out. The purpose of this research was to determine whether or not college students may benefit from the TABATA exercise program. Finally, it hoped to see if this exercise could assist reduce participants’ body mass index and waist circumference. Using an experimental design, this study examined the effects of a 10-week TABATA training program in repetition on college students. After the 10-week exercise performed by the participants in general, it was found that there is a reduction and improvement on participants’ BMI. Additionally, a significant improvement was observed in the participants’ WC. However, based on sex, no significant variance in both genders’ BMI. Fascinatingly, a significant improvement was observed in the WC of both sexes. Based on the general findings, participating in the TABATA program is effective and may partially improve students’ BMI and significantly enhance WC. To conclude, this study did not take into account other factors which may also affect the result of this study. Therefore, comparable experiments may be conducted while taking into account other variables aforementioned to this study’s limitation.

Keywords

Body Mass Index, HIIT, TABATA workout, waist circumference

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Evaluation of menstrual cycle irregularities among mature women running recreationally

Barbara Górska, Izabela Zbrońska


Barbara Górska, Izabela Zbrońska – Evaluation of menstrual cycle irregularities among mature women running recreationally. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(2); 6-16

Streszczenie
A group of 106 mature female recreational runners were studied in the context of their menstrual irregularities due to cycle length, menstrual cycle loss. Influencing factors such as running intensity, years of training, BMI, vitamin D intake were considered. The hormonal fluctuations associated with menstrual irregularities over a woman’s lifetime can lead to the initiation of a health cascade and the onset of many serious diseases such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular episodes. Observing the menstrual cycle in women who train to run provides insight into early indicators of more serious health problems that may affect them. Polymenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea, secondary amenorrhea as well as amenorrhea of less than 3 months can be observed among mature women running recreationally. The irregularities examined may have important implications for women’s overall health. Influencing factors: BMI – does not correlate with menstrual interruption and secondary amenorrhea; training intensity – does not correlate with secondary amenorrhea, i.e., no relationship with distance run, number of training days, or length of training per day; years of training – correlates with longer menstrual interruption and secondary amenorrhea; vitamin D – correlates with number of cycles per year.
Słowa kluczowe
menstrual cycle irregularities, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhoea, BMI, supplementation
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Relationship between repeated infrared sauna therapy and body weight

Aneta Dąbek, Małgorzata Bujar, Janusz Domaniecki, Anna Cabak

Aneta Dąbek, Małgorzata Bujar, Janusz Domaniecki, Anna Cabak – Relationship between repeated infrared sauna therapy and body weight. Fizjoterapia Polska 2009; 9(4); 332-339

Abstract
Background. Infrared sauna therapy is one ofthe least costly safest and widely used ways to eliminate toxins and combat infections and allergies. Repeated sauna use can lower elevated blood pressure and improve arterial elasticity The present study looked at the relationship between repeated sauna therapy and body weight reduction. Material and methods. We examined the effects oftwo weeks ofdaily sauna therapy on body weight in 18 obese patients and in 12 normal-weight patients using an infrared dry sauna system (65°C for 40 min). Patients were weighed before and after the sauna treatment; oral hydration with water was used to compensate for lost weight. Results. Mean body weight was significantly lower after two weeks of sauna therapy (falling by about 1.77 kg in the experimental group and 1.03 kg in the control group). The most marked weight reduction of 5.4 kg was noted in an obese class II man (BMI=36.9). Conclusion. The results suggest that repeated sauna therapy decreased body weight in both obese and normal-weight patients. We consider that repeated sauna therapy is useful in the treatment of obesity.
Key words:
infrared sauna therapy, BMI, treatment of obesity
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Body mass index, postural stability and the risk for falls in women over 60

Paulina Handzlik, Katarzyna Karkoszka, Joanna Czesak

P. Handzlik, K. Karkoszka, J. Czesak – Body mass index, postural stability and the risk for falls in women over 60. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(3); 76-83

Abstract
Objective of the study. The aim of the study was to assess postural stability and the risk for falls in women over 60, as well as to evaluate the correlation between body mass index, postural stability and the risk for falls.
Material and methods. The research was conducted on a group of 74 women aged 60 to 85 who participated in a rehabilitation stay at a sanatorium. The subjects were divided into classes based on the value of the BMI. Specialistic balance assessment tests were used to evaluate balance. Postural stability and the risk for falls were determined using the Functional Reach Test (FRT) and the Romberg’s test. A stabilometric platform was applied to assess balance using the analysis of COP parameters, while the FRT test was used to evaluate the ability to maintain balance while leaning out and to assess the risk for falls.
Results. The analysis of the results of Functional Reach Test showed no significant effect of body mass index on balance. The analysis of the results of the Romberg’s test revealed statistically significant influence of the body mass index on some parameters.
Conclusions. Body mass index did not have a significant impact on the results of the FRT test. The analysis of the outcomes showed that overweight and obese people have a greater problem with maintaining balance in the presence of a disturbing factor. For those over the age of 60, this may be an additional factor increasing the risk for falls.
Key words:
postural stability, risk for falls, women, BMI
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The influence of physical activity on the alignment of metabolic disorders in secondary school students

Magdalena Madej, Zbigniew Śliwiński

M. Madej, Z. Śliwiński – The influence of physical activity on the alignment of metabolic disorders in secondary school students. Fizjoterapia Polska 2018; 18(4); 102-111

Abstract
Introduction. This work aimed to assess the influence of systematic physical activity on changes in the blood pressure parameters, and thus on metabolism, distribution of fat, percentage of muscle, water, bone mass in students’ bodies and their BMI.
Material and methods. The study comprised 98 students who do not regularly undertake physical activity, as well as 98 students who undertake sport at least 3-4 times per week. Patients were examined individually as per the established pattern: tissue bioimpedance analysis, waist and hip circumference measurement, Martinet endurance test. The ending contains an anonymous lifestyle survey.
Results. Lower mean values of BMI, WHR and fat percentages were recorded among students who regularly practice sports. Those same students also displayed better endurance.
Conclusions. The conducted research clearly prove that systematic physical activity has a beneficial effect on the human body. It guarantees maximum endurance of the body, protects against many metabolic diseases, affects the proportions of body composition and constitutes an inseparable element of well-being.

Key words:
physical activity, metabolism, bioimpedance, BMI, metabolic diseases

 

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Studying the impact of body weight and physical activity on quality of life of junior high school students

Anna Kogut, Marek Kiljański

A. Kogut, M. Kiljański – Studying the impact of body weight and physical activity on quality of life of junior high school students. FP 2017; 17(1); 14-22

Abstract
Introduction. Overweight and obesity presently constitute a serious problem, both in Poland and worldwide. They affect not only adults. Every year, there is a growing number of children and youths, who struggle with overweight and obesity. The fact, that they are not accepting their body may contribute to the lower quality of living. An important issue becomes regular physical activity.
Research Goal. Evaluation of the impact of body weight and physical activity on the quality of living in junior high school students.
Materials and Methods. Examinations were performed in 57 persons (including 29 girls and 28 boys,) 12-15  years old (Mean: 13.75 years.) In the test group, there were conducted: survey regarding physical activity, Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (CSEI) and four physical fitness tests.
Results. After collecting data and the results analysis, there has not been observed deterioration in the quality of living in persons, whose BMI exceed the upper limit of the standard.
Conclusions. Excessive body weight does not reduce the quality of living in teenagers.
Level of physical activity does not affect the quality of living in young people.
Frequency of physical activity has a significant impact on self-esteem and self-assessment.

Key words:
quality of living, BMI, obesity, physical activity

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The occurrence of the failure body posture of children at primary school

Izabela Wilmańska, Anna Paradecka, Jan W. Raczkowski

I. Wilmańska, A. Paradecka, J. W. Raczkowski. The occurrence of the failure body posture of children at primary school. FP 2015;15(4);64-73

Abstract

Goal. Comprehensive evaluation of the body posture in the early school-age children and determining the prevalence of the postural disorders in the population. Estimation of impact of the BMI on the occurrence of the disorders in relation to a child’s gender, and answering the question whether the frequency of the disorders increases with age.
Materials and Methods. The study included 285 school children from the grades 1-3, from a primary school located in Lodz. The study population consisted of 135 girls and 150 boys, aged 6-9 years. As the research method, the visual examination has been used.  The body posture has been assessed in sagittal and frontal planes. And the dynamic gait assessment has been performed. With the observation-based postural assessment method, the spine curvature and the ribcage curvature have been evaluated. An important part of the research has been the observation of the back in the bent forward position, using the Bertrand’s test.
Results. Within the study population of children from the grades 1-3, we have found large percentage of children with the posture disorders, 30.53% in girls and 37.54% in boys. It has been shown, that the most common posture disorder in the early school-age children is the asymmetrical alignment of the shoulder blades. This has been true for, respectively, 37.77% of the girls and 31.33% of the boys. Most at risk for the abnormalities being developed, has been the group of the 7-years-olds. No statistically significant dependency has been found between the impact of the BMI on the posture disorders, in relation to a child’s gender. It has been established that, in the study population, the BMI has had an impact on the valgus knees deformity.
Conclusions. The research has shown true importance of the children posture disorders issue. The prevalence rate of these disorders should prompt to organize screening programs in schools. This will definitely help to quickly establish any deviations from the normal status and will motivate parents and guardians to seek an orthopedic advice or join a rehabilitation program.

Key words:
posture disorders, early school age, BMI, screening tests, valgus knees

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